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According to a 2005 study from St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, the answer is an absolute yes. In fact, obesity has a bigger effect on aging than smoking according to their analysis of the “chromosomal
What is Palliative Care?
Definition
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Elderly Consumer Guide to Asbestos Exposure
Many Americans understand asbestos is dangerous, but few are aware that previous asbestos exposure occurrences have impacted a significant portion of today’s senior citizens with asbestos-related dise